The Lawrence County Sheriff Department acts as a law enforcement agency at the county level in Lawrence County, Alabama. Lawrence County Sheriffs protect the community and maintain public order by investigating crimes, making arrests, and helping courts prosecute criminals. The Sheriff Department maintains Lawrence County public records on all its arrests and investigations, including misdemeanor and felony charges. These records contain personal information about criminals and suspected criminals, including their complete criminal history, all arrests and jail bookings, and any incarcerations. These Lawrence County Sheriff Department records are an important source of Lawrence County background check information, and they list whether someone is on the Alabama sex offender registry. The county Sheriff Department may provide online access to their Lawrence County criminal records.